Our Glorious Food System

Our Glorious Food System A place for current hot topics related to the global food system to support FDSCI 202 Intro to Food Science course at Kansas State University, but open to all.

We talk a lot these days about voter fraud, medical program fraud, and financial fraud (all very real), but we also have...
07/22/2026

We talk a lot these days about voter fraud, medical program fraud, and financial fraud (all very real), but we also have FOOD FRAUD that is rampant. Here are some findings from our northern neighbor, but you can bet the good ole USA has even more with our much greater purchases and consumption. Did you possibly eat get a cheaper talipia for that fancy red snapper you ordered? Stats say it happens about half the time! A recent study in Chicago restaurants indicated that 71% of salmon tested was fraudulent. Now, I bet you will think about this next time you go out to eat (or even bring it home to prepare from the grocery).

Studies show diners may be getting a completely different, usually cheaper fish than the one they ordered -- and it's happening in quite a few Chicago restaurants.

You may have heard in the news that the FDA (under the Health and Human Services agency) is reconsidering the GRAS proce...
07/06/2026

You may have heard in the news that the FDA (under the Health and Human Services agency) is reconsidering the GRAS process and will likely make significant changes to how food additives are designated or approved. Many forget that food contact surfaces and/or materials, such as packaging components, are part of this consideration.

Proposed changes to the Generally Recognized As Safe framework could create new compliance, reporting, and operational challenges for the food packaging industry.

In this "food processing portion of FDSCI 202, we talk about how various commodities are processed into the broad spectr...
07/06/2026

In this "food processing portion of FDSCI 202, we talk about how various commodities are processed into the broad spectrum of food products we find on the supermarket shelves. Often, this means that various ingredients and additives are utilized for an array of purposes -- including colorants, flavorings, preservatives, bleaching, stabilizers, and other things. This article talks about the new push to eliminate "ultra-processed" foods from the American diet. What are your thought? Are you willing to sacrifice some of the foods you currently enjoy?

Report identifies Oatly, The Hershey Co. and Flowers Foods as most vulnerable.

Are those fresh food items like meat, produce and juices always the best and most nutritious?
06/29/2026

Are those fresh food items like meat, produce and juices always the best and most nutritious?

FROZEN FOODS ARE MAKING A COMEBACK AND THIS TIME FAMILIES SAY IT'S ...

In the mass media markets to day, we are overwhelmed by the number of "miracle" substances to give us good health in a p...
06/29/2026

In the mass media markets to day, we are overwhelmed by the number of "miracle" substances to give us good health in a pill. Do we really need all of these supplements to have our health?

With more than 100,000 different supplements available, it is unclear what is safe to take. Three physicians aim to clear things up about vitamins and supplements.

AI is starting to become immediately recognizable in many parts of our daily lives. A big trend is AI in quick serve re...
06/11/2026

AI is starting to become immediately recognizable in many parts of our daily lives. A big trend is AI in quick serve restaurants for taking orders at drive through windows. Have you experienced this yet? I've even watched videos of robots with AI taking orders inside the restaurant. Not sure I'm ready for this, but I'm a dinosaur. I believe it's here to stay...like it or not.

Why do AI drive-thrus feel unsettling? QSRs see gains in speed and accuracy, but consumers remain wary of voice AI.

https://farmpolicynews.illinois.edu/2026/06/trump-says-us-not-looking-to-renew-usmca-trade-agreement/ Dr. Kastner r...
06/11/2026

https://farmpolicynews.illinois.edu/2026/06/trump-says-us-not-looking-to-renew-usmca-trade-agreement/

Dr. Kastner recently lectured on international trade in food and ag products. There is big discussions upcoming about renewal of the USMCA and this could have significant impact on several things.

President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the U.S. might not renew its free trade agreement ​with Canada and Mexico and criticized trade deficits with those countries, ‌although he said he was talking with their leaders about the matter.

The New World Screw Worm threat is real, and has now crossed our southern border. What will this do to the meat process...
06/04/2026

The New World Screw Worm threat is real, and has now crossed our southern border. What will this do to the meat processing industry and other cattle sectors in the U.S.? https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BUunf1MQS/

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the suspected case on Wednesday, one day after Secretary Brooke Rollins said the parasitic fly was 25 miles away from the U.S.-Mexico border.

Labeling is such a key feature of all food products, from safety, nutrition, quality, production and processing, and mer...
04/25/2026

Labeling is such a key feature of all food products, from safety, nutrition, quality, production and processing, and merchandising. Things are getting better technology-wise in the labeling area.

KROGER is implementing a major barcode update across 1,230 stores this spring to improve the checkout process. The move from the supermarket giant comes amid several changes, including the closure …

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